U.S. chemical imports by business sector 2022

In 2022, the pharmaceuticals sector became the leading importer in the United States' chemical industry, with imported products valued at approximately 176 billion U.S. dollars. This highlights the significant impact of pharmaceuticals on the country's chemical imports. Additionally, the basic chemicals sector also played a significant role, contributing around 88.41 billion U.S. dollars to the overall chemical imports.

Value of United States chemical imports worldwide in 2022, by business sector (in billion U.S. dollars)

Business sector	Imports in billion U.S. dollars
Pharmaceuticals	175.62
Basic Chemicals*	88.41
Specialties**	33.59
Consumer products	15.18
Agricultural Chemicals	17.28

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2023

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United States

Survey time period

2022

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* Including: inorganics, bulk petrochemicals and intermediates, plastic resins, synthetic rubber, synthetic fibers.
** Including: coatings and other specialties.
Figures have been rounded.

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